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North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion - Reuters

North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion - Reuters

North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion Reuters

April 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Although this was not an act by our government, I express regret to the North Korean side over the unnecessary military tension caused by such reckless behavior."

— Lee Jae Myung , Politician

"Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, saying that such behavior has caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang."

— Lee Jae Myung , Politician

"We express regret to the North over the unnecessary military tensions caused by the irresponsible and reckless actions of some individuals."

— Lee Jae Myung , Politician

"Such actions, even when deemed necessary for national strategy, must be approached with extreme caution."

— Lee Jae Myung , Politician

""Our government appreciated it as very fortunate and wise behavior for its own sake.""

— Kim Yo Jong , Politician

""Although it was not our government's intention, we express our regret to the North over the fact that unnecessary military tensions were caused by the irresponsible and reckless actions of some individuals.""

— Lee Jae Myung , Politician

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North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion - Reuters
Reutersvia rss

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Reutersvia ai

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korea's leader, welcomed Seoul's expression of regret over an unauthorized drone incursion by a South Korean individual, while also warning against further provocations.

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Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N. Korea
Yonhap News Agencyvia ai 1 quote 1 person

President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, stating that such behavior has caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang.

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Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea
Korea JoongAng Dailyvia ai 1 quote 1 person

President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, stating that such behavior has caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang.

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South Korea’s Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion
The Straits Timesvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incursion that he said was carried out by a South Korean individual without government approval, stressing Seoul’s commitment to preventing future incidents.

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North Korea welcomes Seoul regret over drones as 'wise'
Deutsche Wellevia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister says it was 'very fortunate and wise' for South Korea's president to express regret for drone incursions into the North. Seoul had initially denied it was behind the survey flight.

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